Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 735kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 23cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 735kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Internal length | 4900mm | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | 2070mm | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Payload | - | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Ifor Williams GX126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is 735kg lighter empty
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 735kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is 1.24m (4ft) longer inside and is 23cm wider inside. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 735kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Ifor Williams GX126 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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